Once you have mastered some basic singing skills (see previous post), it is time to learn to play your bass while singing lead.  This has be...

This week I had my debut as a singer at a gig with my band.  I have always been a bass player, and I have found singing and playing bass sim...

It's difficult to determine why one singer sounds really great and another just so-so.  However, if I were to list the factors that make...

Learning to sing is a lot like learning public speaking.  Most people are terrified of doing either before an audience.  However, practice a...

I've been practicing singing exercises for about two weeks now and I can feel my voice getting stronger.  My latest challenge was to sin...

Being a good musician isn't enough if you want to have a steady source of gigs.  You have to sing.  You don't have to be the lead si...

I left my band in San Jose to join one in my own home town of Hollister, exchanging an hour commute for one less than ten minutes.  This new...

Click For Larger Image I decided earlier this week to begin practicing some of the singing exercises in " Singing for Dummies ,...

I have been reading about learning to sing, and one of the first things you must do is lose your fear and your shyness. Let it all hang out...

One thing I like about the Shiloh Band, with whom I am currently practicing, is that they want a lot.  I feel challenged and I like that.  T...

Great singing is a must for bands.  If you can sing on key, that's half the battle, but it isn't good enough.   Alvin the Chipmunk s...

On Thursday evening last, I practiced with a local band here in Hollister, the Shiloh Band.  Actually, I only practiced with the two lead si...